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BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Cooling capacity:7000 BTU/hMaximum room size:20 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

5.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of portable air conditioners
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

55%

4.6

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

15%

9.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 74%
5.7

User score

User score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

55%

4.6

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

15%

9.9

Design

6.4
User score
User score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than 54.7% of products in this category.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.9
Cooling capacity
7,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 7,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 82.5% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 13.3% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
765 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 765 W, which is lower than the power draw of 91.1% of portable air conditioners.
Cooling-mode power draw.
Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
A
This portable air conditioner has cooling energy efficiency class A, which ranks lower than 10.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 89.4% of portable air conditioners.
Heating energy efficiency class
?
Number of speeds
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable air conditioner offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 36.8% of portable air conditioners and equal to 61.1% of portable air conditioners.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
manual
This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 53.2% of portable air conditioners and equal to 19.4% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
24 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 24 hours, which is longer than that of 7.4% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 92.6% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
white
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
touch
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 235 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (765 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    765 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
    Voice control is supported through Alexa and/or Google Assistant.
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • 21.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 7.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (28 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    28 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 5.2 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (32.8 cm vs 38 cm).
    32.8 cm vs 38 cm
  • 1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70 cm vs 71 cm).
    70 cm vs 71 cm
  • 34.6% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£260 vs £350).
    £260 vs £350
  • 235 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (765 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    765 W vs 1,000 W
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
    Voice control is supported through Alexa and/or Google Assistant.
  • 21.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 7.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (28 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    28 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 5.2 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (32.8 cm vs 38 cm).
    32.8 cm vs 38 cm
  • 1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70 cm vs 71 cm).
    70 cm vs 71 cm
  • 2,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (7000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    7,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • 19.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (13 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    13 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 40.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
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    the average portable air conditioner
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (5.69 vs 8.000).
    5.69 vs 8
  • 40.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB
    the average portable air conditioner
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (5.69 vs 8.000).
    5.69 vs 8
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.88 vs 7.1).
    6.88 vs 7.13
  • 10.7% less popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (5.43 vs 6).
    5.43 vs 6.01
  • 2,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (7000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    7,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 19.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (13 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    13 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 37.4% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (64288 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    64,288 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB

  • Cools rooms effectively and quickly
  • Smart features allow seamless control via a smartphone app and voice integration (Alexa/Google Home)
  • Includes a comprehensive remote control
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality operating as an AC, dehumidifier, and fan
  • Equipped with wheels for convenient room-to-room mobility on the same floor

What we don't like about BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB

  • Operates with high noise levels and occasional rattling sounds
  • Physically heavy and difficult to lift or carry up and down stairs
  • The provided window kit or exhaust hose setup can be tricky to seal perfectly depending on the window type
  • A few users reported it can take a long time to change the temperature in larger or poorly insulated spaces

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BXAC40033GB is a 7,000 BTU 3-in-1 smart portable air conditioner designed to efficiently cool, dehumidify, and circulate air in spaces up to 20m². Operating with a 2.1kW cooling capacity and an adjustable thermostat ranging from 18°C to 32°C, it features a 13-litre daily moisture extraction rate, three fan speeds, a 24-hour programmable timer, and seamless smart control via the Black+Decker Home app, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home. Main advantages include its versatile automation settings, convenient remote control, a dedicated sleep mode with a dimmed display, and an Class A energy-efficiency rating; however, it lacks an inverter compressor and can be considered noisy by some users during high-speed operation.

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